Confidence was one thing, but suffering was another. It had been too hot these days.
Even though everyone rested under the canvas during the day, they were still roasted like dead pigs by the scorching heat. They were suffering almost every minute.
In such a harsh environment, the water source had to be calculated and consumed. Whether it was the body or the will, it was a huge test.
The cruelty of the desert could not only be described by the harsh environment. Everyone was mentally prepared before entering the desert, but they never expected the environment in the depths of the Black Desert to be so harsh.
Ye Yixin was already showing signs of dehydration, and it was not easy for her to have such symptoms until now.
No matter how strong-willed a person was, they could not change the changes brought about by their biology.
It was like how a child's willpower was no match for an adult.
A strong will was useful, but that was all.
There were some things that could not be made up for by willpower.
Professor Chen also found it difficult to hold on. Looking at the old man in front of him in pain, it really made him feel sorry.
Xue Li Yang's lips had lost their previous moisture and sexiness. At this moment, they were a little dry and cracked, and her expression was a lot uglier. Only her pitch-black eyes were still bright.
In Fatty's words, he had lost weight at least twice over the past few days.
Wu Liang was the only one who hadn't changed. He was still as calm as ever. In the face of such a harsh environment, he didn't seem to have changed at all. It was as if he was on vacation, making everyone dumbfounded.
In fact, Wu Liang's cultivation had advanced a little. The Heaven and Earth spiritual energy here was relatively denser, allowing his cultivation speed to increase a little.
Old Hu and Fatty were also lying down, silently meditating to pass the time. Xue Li Yang was the same. This way, she would feel better.
Unless it was a life and death situation, Wu Liang would never use his trump card, ling power.
Using ling power to help others would undoubtedly delay his cultivation progress, and he did not know how much it would consume.
Using ling power on oneself, the consumption was naturally much less. Using it on others, the consumption would increase exponentially. This was inevitable.
Using ling power to help others recuperate was too extravagant.
Wu Liang could only give up. It was everyone's choice to endure.
These few days, these people spoke a lot less. It was because they were really uncomfortable and did not want to talk at all.
Wu Liang came to Xue Li Yang's side and handed her the horse milk wine that he had been reluctant to drink.
Wu Liang said," Drink two mouthfuls, and then I'll give some to the others. This was given to me by Old Master An Liman at Prince Gumo's tomb. I've never been willing to drink it."”
Xue Li Yang shook her head and said in a hoarse voice,"Keep it. It can save your life at critical times. Now, the horse milk is about to be exhausted. You need to conserve your strength. I don't know what kind of danger we'll face next, so I'll still need you.”
"I'm fine, open your mouth!" Wu Liang said.”
Xue Li Yang opened her mouth. Seeing her like this, Wu Liang's heart ached a little and he slowly fed her some.
"I can't use my spiritual power unless I have no other choice. The price of using ling power to help others recuperate is very high. I need to make sure that it won't affect my combat strength as much as possible.”
Looking at Xue Li Yang like this, Wu Liang gave a rare explanation.
Xue Li Yang smiled. Her smile was very beautiful. She raised her hand and gently stroked Wu Liang's cheek. Her eyes were very gentle.
Wu Liang then fed everyone some horse milk wine in turn. After one round, there was only about half left.
If he broke through and began to cultivate the third realm of the Taiji Mystic Pure Dao, he would be able to use some small spells, such as the Little Cloud and Rain Art. He could use spiritual power to rain in a small area. This would also change the environment and at least make everyone feel better.
Unfortunately, there were no ifs.
They were now in the deepest part of the Black Desert. Some of the green plants had already disappeared a few days ago. As far as the eye could see, there was only a golden ocean.
Ye Yi felt very guilty. She had been blaming herself for delaying the trip because of her health, so everyone could only comfort her.
That was the truth. Ye Yixin had indeed delayed the journey. Taking care of her body slowed down the speed, and it might even cause the entire team to collapse due to water shortage. This was not an alarmist talk.
There was no place to replenish water in the depths of the Black Desert. Once they ran out of water here, only death awaited them, even if they had to kill camels.
If the camel was killed, what would they use to travel? How long could the camel's blood last?
After noon, the temperature dropped, and everyone set off on their journey.
"We're short of water now," said An Liman. From here on out, I don't know the path ahead, so it'll be very difficult for me to help everyone. The traces of the Lone Underground River have long since disappeared, so even if we go back now, there's nothing we can do.”
An Liman was right. Even if they went back, it would not be enough. They would not be able to make it to Prince Gumo's tomb.
Xue Li Yang said," We shouldn't be far from Jingjue Ancient City. Even if there are no traces, we still have the compass and the route recorded in the notebook. We should be able to find it." I believe that we will definitely be able to find such a large ruin.”
" Everyone's bodies are nearing their limits," Wu Liang said." There's no turning back now. I believe we can solve all the problems once we find Jingjue Ancient City."”
"If you were planning to give up, you wouldn't have been able to return to the Holy Well with this little bit of water on you.”
"The only thing we can do now is to find Jingjue Ancient City. If he found it, he could live. It was that simple.”
"I asked everyone to look for Jingjue Ancient City. Am I being selfish?" Xue Li Yang asked.”
Wu Liang smiled." It's true that you want to find the Ancient City of Jingjue. They are also willing to continue searching. This is their own decision." They have the same wish as you, to find the ruins of the Ancient Jingjue City. How can they be selfish?”
After walking for about two hours, Shirley Yang took out her notebook to check the route and took out a compass to compare.
At this moment, the needle of the compass kept spinning, and it was impossible to tell the direction.
"Old Wu, there's something wrong with my compass.”
Hearing Xue Li Yang's words, Wu Liang turned to look at his wrist and realized that the time was wrong. His watch had also stopped, and he immediately beamed with joy.
"It's not a problem. There's a huge magnetic field near us. We're going to find the sacred mountain.”
" According to the notebook, in the depths of the desert, we lost track of the Zidu Underground River. In this barren desert, two huge black magnetic mountains stood facing each other under the afterglow of the setting sun, like two ancient warriors in black armor guarding an ancient secret. After passing through a valley that looked like a gate, a legendary city appeared before us.”
Everyone stopped in their tracks. Professor Chen asked,"Comrade Little Wu, are you saying that we are about to find the Ancient City of Jingjue?”
" Your understanding is correct," Wu Liang said." The problem with the compass and watch means that we are very close to the magnetic mountain. After we find the magnetic mountain, we will also find Jingjue Ancient City."”
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